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Course Description

A practical framework is provided for examining the full range of issues under family law. With an emphasis on California Law, this course covers issues involving:

  • Antenuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation
  • Marriage
  • Termination of marriage
  • Annulments
  • Institution of dissolution proceedings
  • Preparation of dissolution case and trial
  • Alimony and property division
  • Mediation
  • Child custody, visitation and child support
  • Paternity
  • Adoption

Learner Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Define key topics and developments in family law
  • Examine the state’s regulation of family and marital relationships
  • Summarize the requirements for entering into a valid marriage and the jurisdictional requirements for dissolution of marriage
  • Describe the rights, obligations and duties of custody, visitation and support and rights conferred by community property
  • Prepare the necessary forms to initiate or respond to an action for dissolution of marriage
  • Explore newest cases and statutes, including status of current California Supreme rulings

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of Paralegal Studies or consent of program director

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Delivery Options
Online on Demand  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (3 units) $575.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
3 units
Instructors
Section Notes

Steps to Enroll

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Late Registrations Notice: 

Self-enrollment will be available until 11:59 PM PT of the second business day after the 1st class session (i.e. If the first class starts on Thursday, self-enrollment is open until the following Monday at 11:59 pm).  If you wish to enroll after that time, please contact PaCE Support at help@professional.ucsb.edu

Required Textbook(s):
Students are required to purchase the textbook(s) assigned by the instructor. The instructor will provide details to the class prior to the course start date.

No refunds after 10/13/24
A minimum $40 non-refundable administrative fee per course is charged for all drops. See the full Drop Policy here.